So, assuming that the macro apps do basically the same things, we have to focus on some of the more esoteric or ingenious aspects of them, especially triggers, how many ways there are of doing the same task, the availability of actual commands or steps for constructing macros and shortcuts, how well the mouse recordings track, intuitiveness of simple operations like making keyboard commands for menus, reliability, and so forth. Ideally, you WANT to be knocked down at least periodically, if merely to know that others are upholding their end of the test. It's basic scientific method, and it has to be done. When we suspect that one is superior, we have to state our hypothesis, defend it, and wait to see if anyone else can knock it down. We're VERY familiar with the one we use the most, whereas we don't always know whether we're using the other correctly or to its highest degree. The problem is similar to comparing DP to Logic, Cubase, or any other DAW.
#Active midi inputs controllermate software
Also to get a sense of what software might be resilient for the next few years of OS upheavals. Ultimately, the goal of this thread is to help align people with specific needs, workflow and learning styles to the right software for them (and me). And a recent post from Dwetmaster, introduced me to Controller Mate which in addition to building various processes from input devices and MIDI, has a rather impressive list of side features that might allow me to replace a few other pieces of software. Keyboard Maestro has been brought up as a viable alternative. (please correct me if I'm wrong about this). Quickeys has been fairly popular with the hardcore DP users, but has a rather complicated back-story that ultimately leaves it as all-but-abandonware.
They are often referred to on this forum as big problem solvers- ways to get things done when the software lacks a certain, task-specific feature.įolks here use macro programs along with several other utilities to remap keys, capture new gestures from track pads, and otherwise devise new ways of working quickly and efficiently.
I invite users of these programs and others to offer some impressions, pros/cons, etc. Rather than hi-jack another thread, I decided to start a new one, specifically about programs that automate routines, aka macro programs.
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